The Baroness’ Choices of New Books Publishing This Week
2024, Week 17’s New Books
My choices for this week include Sweet Cowboy Romances, Cozy Culinary Paranormal Mysteries, Cozy Culinary Mysteries, Historical Romantic Comedies, Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mysteries, Cozy Animal Mysteries, Sweet Romance, Cozy Mysteries, and Cozy Paranormal Mysteries.
How is April almost over already? Time is flying by once again. I hope everyone is enjoying their spring weather—if you are having any spring weather. We are definitely trying to over here. The dogs love having the door open, again, to the backyard.
I have gathered plenty of new books this time for you to take your pick! Hopefully, there is something here that is going onto your TBR. I currently have two books on here that I have read. One you’ve already seen and then the other you will see tomorrow!
Here are my choices for New Books Publishing Week 17 of 2023!
A Family for His Boys by M.K. Stelmack
Ranch to Call Home #3
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Sweet Cowboy Romance
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Sometimes family…
Is right next doorFired from her big-city law firm, headstrong Grace Jansson is making a fresh start by opening a B and B in the Alberta Foothills. Her steadfast neighbor, Hawk Blackstone, runs the ranch next door, and she sees his struggle to solo parent wild twin boys. Grace is happy to help out, until she finds her childhood feelings for Hawk resurfacing. Grace never wanted the family life—can Hawk and his twins change her mind?
A Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber
Fairy Garden Mystery #5
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Culinary Paranormal Mystery
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Carmel-by-the-Sea garden shop owner Courtney Kelly sees things others can’t—like fairies, and hidden motives for murder . . .
Courtney is delighted when her tiny friend Fiona returns from the fairy realm, appearing at the base of a Cypress tree. When her Ragdoll cat, Pixie, emerges from her own portal—aka the cat door—the three set off for a busy day. Busier than usual, since Courtney has rented a small plot of land at the Flower Farm, where she hopes to grow her own supplies for her fairy-garden business. Plus, the annual Summer Blooms Festival is coming up, and Courtney has booked a booth . . .
But the murder of Courtney’s friend, Genevieve, casts a pall over the festival. Ever since Genevieve sold her floral business, she’d been building a career as an influencer. She was perennially opinionated—but in her new role she’d become surprisingly vicious, dissing local entrepreneurs with nasty posts and unwarranted bad reviews. That’s landed a couple of Courtney’s other friends on the suspect list—including Flower Farm owner Daphne Flores. And when a second victim is discovered, seeds of doubt about Daphne’s innocence sprout in Courtney’s mind. With only a germ of a clue, Courtney will have to overturn every rock to get the dirt on the real killer . . .
Death by Chocolate Raspberry Scone by Sarah Graves
Death by Chocolate Mystery #6
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
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Summer guests are eager to sink their teeth into the tantalizing desserts Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree and Ellie White serve at their bakeshop in the island village of Eastport, Maine. But attracting the wrong kind of attention can be deadly . . .
With the August heat strong enough to melt solid chocolate into syrup, Jake and Ellie crave a break from the bakery ovens, despite tourist season promising a sweet payday. But they never envisioned spending the last weeks of summer drifting around Passamaquoddy Bay searching for pirate’s treasure—and a dead body.
Sally Coates believes her husband was murdered off the coast, and begs Ellie, a trusted childhood friend, to locate his remains. It’s unusual that a skilled fisherman would vanish along with the gold doubloon he inherited from his grandfather. And Sally isn’t the only one coveting the valuable heirloom for her own.
As Jake and Ellie’s island-hop for answers, they find themselves caught between hungry sharks and hungrier suspects. Can the duo tempt fate and dodge danger before there’s blood in the water—or are they destined to fall into the jaws of a killer’s trap?
Double Espresso Deception by Agatha Frost
Claire’s Candles Cozy Mystery #10
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
A deadly tournament, a deceptive plot, and the killer strikes when the coffee’s hot. In Peridale, the beans aren’t the only thing brewing trouble…
When worlds of Claire’s Candles and the Peridale Café series deliciously collide, Claire Harris finds herself steeped in a perplexing murder mystery in the quaint village of Peridale. As Claire, along with Granny Greta and partner Ryan, arrive in Peridale for a seemingly jovial bowls tournament, the event takes a dark turn with the murder of the Peridale Bowls Team leader. And it doesn’t take long before Granny Greta becomes the prime suspect, ensnared by local gossip and accusatory fingers.
Determined to clear her grandmother’s name, Claire dives into the heart of Peridale’s secrets, with the charming and bustling local café becoming her command centre. There, she crosses paths with Julia, the popular café owner, whose insights into village life prove invaluable. As alliances form and clues simmer to the surface, Claire’s knack for solving mysteries is put to the ultimate test.
Amidst the investigation, Claire’s creative spirit kindles a new inspiration—a candle that captures the essence of Julia’s Café. But as the tournament unfolds and suspects brew faster than espresso, can Claire unveil the murderer before the final whistle blows? Join Claire as she navigates the twists and turns of friendship, community, and intrigue in this unmissable crossover mystery. Pour yourself a double espresso, settle into your favourite chair, and lose yourself in a world where the coffee is hot, but the deception runs hotter.
THE DETECTIVE – Claire Harris, daughter of a retired detective inspector, runs her dream candle shop in a quaint British village. Surrounded by gossiping villagers, tight-knit friends, and loyal family, Claire, in her mid-thirties, can’t help sleuthing when strange things happen on her doorstep…
Book 10 in the Claire’s Candles Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed better as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery with a candle-loving British amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters. Written in British English. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes! Contains mild peril.
Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Historical Romantic Comedy
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Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday’s laugh-out-loud bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip – ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes.
From the author of CANADIAN BOYFRIEND, the perfect romp for fans of Evie Dunmore, India Holton, Virginia Heath, Manda Collins, and Suzanne Allain!
Even an earl needs his ride-or-dies, and Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, counts himself lucky to have two. The annual trip that Archie takes with his BFFs Simon and Effie holds a sacred spot in their calendars. This year Archie is especially eager to get away until an urgent letter arrives from an old family friend, begging him to help prevent a ruinous scandal. Suddenly the trip has become earls-plus-girls, as Archie’s childhood pals, Clementine and Olive Morgan, are rescued en route to Gretna Green.
This…complicates matters. The fully grown Clementine, while as frank and refreshing as he remembers, is also different to the wild, windswept girl he knew. This Clem is complex and surprising—and adamantly opposed to marriage. Which, for reasons Archie dare not examine too closely, he finds increasingly vexing.
Then Clem makes him an indecent and quite delightful proposal, asking him to show her the pleasures of the marriage bed before she settles into spinsterhood. And what kind of gentleman would he be to refuse a lady?
Four-Alarm Homicide by Diane Kelly
House-Flipper Mystery #6
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery
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The sixth in the delightful cozy mystery series from Diane Kelly set in Nashville, TN―where the real estate market is to die for.
Some properties are too hot to handle…Carpenter Whitney Whitaker and her cousin Buck are hot for a historical property that has just come on the market―a fire station in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood that was built nearly a century ago.
The cousins have just begun the interior demolition work at the fire station when Joanna Hartzell, who lives in a townhouse around the corner, comes by with a plea for help. Joanna owns the right half of her building, which she proudly maintains in perfect condition, while the left side falls into disrepair: the seven adult children who inherited it years ago refuse to lift a finger on repairs. Never one to turn down a challenge, Whitney and Buck manage to acquire the rundown townhouse―though it turns out Joanna is only one of the many neighbors interested in buying the property once they’ve worked their magic.
Then Joanna shows up at the fire station confused and rambling, then collapses, never to recover. Alarm bells go off for Whitney: she suspects something―and someone―evil could be the real cause. Can she and Collin put the clues together and smoke out a killer?
Graven Images by Lori Roberts Herbst
Callie Cassidy Mystery #6
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
A photo assignment at the cemetery leads Callie Cassidy to a corpse—this one above ground. Now, her search for the killer unearths some long-buried secrets…
Callie’s mother Maggie, a notorious hobby jumper, has embarked on a new pursuit—grave rubbing. When she recruits her daughter to photograph her first endeavor at the local cemetery, Callie brings golden retriever Woody and tabby cat Carl along for the outing. It’s a breathtaking autumn morning in Rock Creek Village, Colorado. Golden aspen leaves rustle in the cool breeze, and the air is filled with the scent of pine. What could go wrong on a day like this?
Then, a ghostly woman emerges from the trees, bleeding from a head wound and claiming to have no memory of how she arrived, or even who she is. Maggie quickly identifies her as a woman who disappeared from the village forty years ago—without a trace.
If that’s not enough intrigue, Woody disobeys her and sprints deeper into the cemetery. When Callie catches up to him, he is sitting sentinel at the tombstone of a recently deceased villager. And behind the stone, a man lies on the ground—with a pickaxe jutting from his neck.
Callie recognizes him as the low-level mobster who has been dating her best friend Tonya’s mother—and they’d been having problems. Did Tonya’s mother kill the man? Could it have been the mysterious woman? Or maybe someone with ties to his crime family?
Callie can’t resist investigating—and this time, Detective Raul Sanchez welcomes her assistance. Because if they can’t solve the crime soon, the town may be facing grave consequences…
Her Hometown Secret by LeAnne Bristow
Coronado, Arizona #3
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Sweet Romance
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Can a surprise baby…
Bring these friends together?Emily Beck has kept the secret of who fathered her sweet baby boy. She never wanted to stop Luke Sterling from chasing his dreams in Nashville, so she built a life for herself and her son in Coronado, Arizona. But when Emily’s long-lost letter brings Luke home to meet his baby, Emily dares to hope they can finally be a family. But is Luke ready to be a father…and a husband?
Lessons from the Rancher by Anna Grace
Teacher Project #1
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Sweet Cowboy Romance
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A second chance…
With his first love?Single dad and rancher Colter Wayne has moved mountains to bring teachers to Pronghorn, Oregon. So he’s floored when one of the new arrivals is the woman he almost married. To make matters worse, it looks like Willa Marshall still hasn’t forgiven him. But the kids need Willa, and she needs his help navigating small-town life. Can Colter and Willa learn to let go of the past and embrace the future…together?
Museum of Murder by Leslie Langtry
Merry Wrath Mysteries #30
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
From USA Today bestselling author Leslie Langtry comes an epic murder mystery, ten years in the making…
Welcome to the Museum of Murder!
Who knew that the town of Who’s There was the murder capital of Iowa? And its new Museum of Murder is a hit, though Ex-CIA spy turned Girl Scout leader, Merry Wrath is less than happy that she’s featured in the exhibits. Besides its quirky and somewhat disturbing charm (and a gift shop with questionable practices), everyone wants to know who’s behind Who’s There’s hottest attraction? Some speculate it’s hometown boy Sheldon McBride—a reclusive, ultra-wealthy inventor of ethanol-fueled cars, drones (and, rumor has it, a flock of robot turkeys).
Be careful, or you might become the next exhibit!
This weird new museum should be nothing but harmless fun… that is until a killer recreates copycat murders among the exhibits! As usual, chaos follows as Merry’s troop wants to hand out rotting shark snacks for their Thinking Day booth on Iceland, the dreaded annual cookie sales are coming up, Future Spy of America Betty has a boyfriend, and Merry becomes an aunt for the first time when her twin sisters-in-law finally have their baby boys. Unfortunately, the addition of the new infant citizens isn’t enough to save Who’s There from a population drop as the killer goes on a spree. Merry has no time to lose to catch a killer before she becomes an exhibit of her own…permanently!
Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier
Lucy Stone Mysteries #30
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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During a heatwave in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, part-time reporter Lucy Stone becomes unseasonably entangled in handmade quilts—and a twisted case of murder . . .
When a community center opens in town, many embrace it as a space where locals of all ages can gather and create. Others view it as a waste of taxpayer dollars. The director, Darleen Busby-Platt, is no less controversial. Intense and showy, Darleen has huge plans for her new role. But Lucy believes the woman isn’t exactly as warm hearted—or qualified—as she seems. That hunch deepens when Darleen and a young employee vanish . . . and dismembered remains appear!
With lots of clues and few concrete answers, Lucy rushes to connect loose ends. First there’s the disappearance of Tim Stillings, a troubled twenty-something who endured harsh treatment on the job. Next there’s Darleen herself, who made fast enemies as the highest-paid resident in Tinker’s Cove. Finally, there’s Darleen’s rich ancestry and ties to heirlooms worth either a fortune or nothing at all.
The closer Lucy gets to the facts, the more she realizes that solving this murder depends on the lies. Because the truth rests somewhere between wild rumors, a trusted friend’s emotional new sewing project, and the authenticity of a mysterious three-hundred-year-old patchwork quilt. And Lucy must piece together the big picture—before she becomes part of crafty killer’s deadly design . . .
The Cowgirl Nanny by Jen Gilroy
Montana Carters #3
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Sweet Cowboy Romance
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He needs a nanny…
But what about love?With two kids and a ranch to run, Bryce Carter needs a nanny for the summer. And professional barrel racer Carrie Rizzo might be perfect, at least until she returns to the rodeo in the fall. But while Carrie’s incredible with his kids, Bryce isn’t ready to open his family—let alone his heart—to anyone…even if she might be the perfect cowgirl for him.
Torn Asunder by Barbara Ross
Maine Clambake Mystery #12
Publication Date: April 23, 2024
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
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In Barbara Ross’ award-winning series featuring sleuth Julia Snowden and her family’s coastal Maine clambake business, Morrow Island is a perfect spot for a wedding—and a Snowden Family Clambake. Julia Snowden is busy organizing both—until a mysterious wedding crasher drops dead amid the festivities . . .
Julia’s best friend and business partner, Zoey, is about to marry her policeman boyfriend. Of course, a gorgeous white wedding dress shouldn’t be within fifty yards of a plate of buttery lobster—so that treat is reserved for the rehearsal dinner. Julia is a little worried about the timing, though, as she works around a predicted storm.
When a guest falls to the floor dead, it turns out that no one seems to know who he is, despite the fact that he’s been actively mingling and handing out business cards. And when an injection mark is spotted on his neck, it’s clear this wasn’t caused by a shellfish allergy. Now, as the weather deteriorates and a small group is stranded on the island with the body—and the killer—Julia starts interrogating staff, family members, and Zoey’s artist friends to find out who turned the clambake into a crime scene . . .
Bachelorettes and Backsplash by Amy Boyles
Magical Renovation Mysteries #14
Publication Date: April 24, 2024
Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Join Clementine and Rufus as they get closer to their wedding date. When a dress fitting winds up in murder, everyone’s a suspect. Can Clem and Rufus crack the case?
Well, that’s it for the New Books Releasing Week 17 of 2024
Drop a comment if you like one of the books above or if you have one to recommend.
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Happy Reading!
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